Search Results for: DANIEL Cormier
Anthony Johnson is Still Hoping to Face Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson reported before that his UFC return would take place at heavyweight. But, more recently the former light-heavyweight contender has said he’s still hoping to face 205 king, Jon Jones.
Johnson retired from pro-MMA in 2017,… Read More
UFC 241 Payouts: Stipe Miocic Leads The Way
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the payout figures for Saturday’s UFC 241 card in Anaheim, and heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic led the way.
According to the figures that were disclosed to the CSAC by the… Read More
UFC 241 Preview: Will Stipe Miocic Reclaim The Heavyweight Crown?
Stipe Miocic’s historic run as the UFC’s heavyweight champion quickly came to an end last summer at the hands of Daniel Cormier, and he’s the underdog heading into their rematch this Saturday at UFC 241. But, will the Ohio star… Read More
Report: Derrick Lewis – Blagoy Ivanov Bout Close to Being Finalized
By FCF Staff
It looks like a heavyweight bout between Derrick Lewis and Blagoy Ivanov will be added to the UFC’s Q4 schedule.
The UFC is reportedly close to finalizing a fight between the contenders for its November 2nd card… Read More
Francis Ngannou Says he Told Dana White “I Need Some Credit”, Calls For Title Shot
By FCF Staff
After recording yet another, fast, stoppage win over a top contender, Francis Ngannou is understandably calling for a title shot.
Ngannou faced Junior dos Santos in the main event of UFC Minneapolis, and he quickly took out… Read More
Blagoy Ivanov is Targeting Bout With Derrick Lewis, Following UFC 238 Win
By FCF Staff
After defeating Tai Tuivasa this past weekend at UFC 238, Blagoy Ivanov is hoping to secure a fight with fellow heavyweight contender, Derrick Lewis.
Ivanov (18-2) outscored Tuivasa for a unanimous decision win at the Chicago event,… Read More
Dana White Denies ESPN+ PPV Deal Blocked Brock Lesnar’s Return
By FCF Staff
Brock Lesnar will not challenge UFC heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier next as expected, but according to Dana White, it has nothing to do with the promotion’s new ESPN+ pay-per-view model.
After Cormier won the heavyweight title last… Read More
Max Holloway Remains Confident he Can be a Force at 155, Despite Loss to Dustin Poirier
By FCF Staff
Although Max Holloway came up short against now interim, lightweight champ Dustin Poirier last month, “Blessed” remains confident that he can be a top contender in the UFC’s 155 division.
The featherweight champ moved up in weight… Read More
Report: Brock Lesnar Wanted Flat Fee For Next UFC Fight, Due to PPV Model Change
By FCF Staff
Recently Dana White reported that Brock Lesnar has decided to retire from MMA, and a new report could indicate failed contract negotiations played a role in that decision.
The UFC was hoping to have Lesnar return to… Read More
UFC Wichita: Junior dos Santos Says Giving Brock Lesnar a Title Shot is “Ridiculous”
By FCF Staff
The expectation continues to be that if Brock Lesnar returns to the UFC, he’ll do so in a title fight with Daniel Cormier, and Junior dos Santos isn’t on board with that plan.
After Cormier won the heavyweight… Read More
Potential UFC Blockbuster Fights In 2019
There are many possibilities of super fights happening in the UFC during 2019. It is going to be a very special year for Daniel Cormier who has insisted his retirement is on the horizon. It should give fans the… Read More
UFC Beijing: Curtis Blaydes Says Promotion’s Heavyweight Division is a “Mess”
By FCF Staff
As it stands right now, it’s not clear when and who Daniel Cormier will defend the heavyweight title against next, and recently Curtis Blaydes referred to the situation as a “mess”.
After Cormier took out Stipe Miocic… Read More
UFC 230 PPV Estimates Reported
By FCF Staff
The estimates of UFC 230’s pay-per-view sales are in, and it looks like the November 3rd card moved a decent amount of purchases.
The New York City card featured heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier submitting the hard-hitting, Derrick… Read More
Global Martial Arts Awards Nominees Announced
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6 November 2018 – Singapore: The Global Martial Arts Awards 2018, set to take place at the JW Marriott Hotel, South Beach in Singapore on 8 November, will bestow distinctive recognition onto superstar athletes, gifted coaches, innovative… Read More
UFC 230: Can Derrick Lewis Shock The MMA World?
Anyone who has watched Derrick Lewis fight knows that the heavy handed, heavyweight can end an opponent’s night with just one shot. But, what are the real chances that Lewis ends Daniel Cormier’s reign at UFC 230?
Lewis was… Read More
UFC 230 Weigh-In Results: Sijara Eubanks & Brian Kelleher Miss Weight
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC 230, which will take place tomorrow at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier and challenger Derrick Lewis made weight for the headliner, as the two… Read More
UFC Moncton: Anthony Smith Has Message For Potential Challengers, Following Pivotal Win
By FCF Staff
After submitting Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Moncton on Saturday night, Anthony Smith had a message for potential challengers, who might call him out in the coming days.
Smith (31-13) defeated Oezdemir in the third round of their… Read More
UFC 230: Luke Rockhold Reportedly Out of Co-Main Event
By FCF Staff
One of the key fights for UFC 230 has fallen through, as it’s being reported that Luke Rockhold’s withdrawn from his bout with Chris Weidman.
Rockhold was scheduled to fight his fellow, former middleweight champ Chris Weidman… Read More
Report: Jon Jones & Alexander Gustafsson to Battle For 205 Title at UFC’s Year End Card
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones will attempt to reclaim the UFC’s light-heavyweight title before the year is out, but he will not do so against current champ, Daniel Cormier.
Instead, Jones will reportedly battle Alexander Gustafsson for a second time… Read More
Fired up Sijara Eubanks Responds to News of UFC 230 And Title Fight Removal
By FCF Staff
Yesterday it was revealed that Sijara Eubanks will no longer fight Valentina Shevchenko for the vacant flyweight title at UFC 230, and not surprisingly, the 33 year-old isn’t happy about it.
Eubanks was supposed to fight Shevchenko… Read More